Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake – This amazing cake features 2 chocolate cakes, a peanut butter cheesecake all covered in peanut butter buttercream and drizzled with chocolate ganache. The ultimate dessert
Uncle Johnny’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake
I cannot begin to describe this cake. First of all, it’s huge. It would feed an entire army. Second, when you take a bite, it will remind you of eating a large Reese’s cup. 2 chocolate sponge cakes, a peanut butter cheesecake, peanut buttercream, and chocolate ganache. A show stopper.
Aside from all the flavors, different textures are going on that enhance the eating experience to a maximum. You get the sponge cake, the creaminess of the cheesecake, the smooth buttercream, and the velvety ganache on top.
We decided to decorate it with mini Reese’s cups to add even more peanut butter chocolate flavor.
Last week, my brother-in-law, AKA Uncle Johnny, approached me with the following request: for his Birthday, he wanted a cake that would have his favorite elements, chocolate, peanut butter, and cream cheese.
He also said, do not hold back, make the most delicious cake ever. After a few sleepless nights, I had a breakthrough, an EUREKA moment per se. How about using peanut butter cheesecake as a layer? And the rest is history.
I won’t lie, this is a serious cake. Not easy to make and it does take 1-2 days to make. But it’s so worth the effort. When you see your friends and family’ faces when they take a bite, it’ll make all the work worth your while.
It was really funny, I had no idea how to decorate it and my husband and I would disagree on different ideas. So while we were discussing, we went on Periscope and live-streamed the whole frosting process.
I made the mistake of adding to little Ganache on top and at the last minute I had to make some more.
I am happy with how this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake turned out. And, of course, seeing Uncle Johnny’s face when he saw it was priceless.
If you’re hosting a big party or want to wow someone, then this is it. Did you notice how we added some frosting on top of the mini Reese’s cups to make them look like cupcakes? Super cute!
I hope you can try this delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.
Uncle Johnny's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake
Ingredients
For Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- 24 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup peanut butter the smooth kind
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 eggs large and at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
For Chocolate Cake (makes 2 - 9" cakes)
- 1 Cup Butter unsalted, 2 sticks
- 2 1/4 Cups Cake Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 Eggs large
- 4 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 2 Teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 Cup Buttermilk*
For Peanut Butter Buttercream
- 2 cups Butter softened,
- 2 cups Peanut Butter the creamy kind
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 6 cups Confectioners’ Sugar sifted
- 8 Tablespoons Heavy Cream maybe more if needed
For Chocolate Ganache
- 1 Cup Semi- Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
To decorate:
- 2 Cups Mini Reese's optional
Instructions
For Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- Line the bottom of a 9" springform pan with parchment paper. Spray the bottom and sides with nonstick spray and wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese on medium speed until creamy. About 3 minutes
- Add brown sugar and granulated sugars and mix for 1-2 minutes. Add the vanilla
- Add the eggs, one at a time. Beating well after each addition
- Finally, add the sour cream and mix until combined
- Pour this mixture into the prepared pan
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the cake barely jiggles in the center
- After the cake cools completely, cover with plastic wrap and freeze
For Chocolate Cakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Line the bottom of 2- 9" Cake pans with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick spray the bottom and sides of the cake
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Cream on medium speed until lightened in color. About 2-3 minutes
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave doing 15 second intervals. Do not let chocolate burn
- Add the chocolate to the mixer and mix until combined
- Alternatively add the flour mixture and the buttermilk in 2-3 batches. Starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until combined
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean
For Peanut Butter Buttercream
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter for 2-3 until soft
- Carefully add the powdered sugar in 3-4 batches
- Add the vanilla and mix
- Finally add the heavy cream and mix. If the buttercream appears to stiff, add some more cream
For Chocolate Ganache
- In a bowl, add the chocolate chip
- Boil the heavy cream in a pot
- Pour the hot heavy cream on top of the chocolate chips and let it stand for 2 minutes
- After 2 minutes, mix with a spoon until the chocolate chips are completely melted
Assembly
- With a sharp long knife, slice the top part so it becomes smooth
- Repeat the same process with the chocolate cake. Run your knife horizontally along the top to ensure the cake is as flat as possible
- Place the cake in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. This will prevent the buttercream to catch any crumbs
- Cover the entire top and sides of the cake with the buttercream. Use an off set spatula to smooth down the sides. Save a 1/2 cup of buttercream to decorate the cake
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the buttercream hardens a bit
- Drizzle the warm ganache all over the top of the cake and let it drip down the sides
- Decorate with the remaining buttercream
- If desired, add some reese's cups all over the bottom of the cake
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
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I saw this on facebook and just had to come check out your post! You and I are on a similar cheesecake/cake wavelength today but your cake is absolutely STUNNING! I bet your uncle was thrilled and I love how you made the mini reeses cups look like mini cupcakes!
Thank you so much Sam!! It means a lot coming from you! Uncle Johnny’s face when he saw the cake was priceless 🙂
Oh my what a cake!! With all that peanut butter and chocolate it has to be good 🙂
Thanks so much June! It was really good.. like a giant Reese’s candy!
for the chocolate cake layer, you have brown sugar listed twice, in different amounts. Is that supposed to be granulated and brown sugar? And which is which amount?
Hi! It was granulated sugar and brown sugar. My mistake, sorry about that. It’s been fixed!
Hi, this looks amazing! I have been looking for a cake to make my fiancée for his birthday. Cheesecake is his favourite and peanut butter so this is ideal. However we go away 2 days before his birthday and come back on his birthday. If I was to make the cakes and cheesecake before we went and assemble when we got back do you think they would still be ok? Thanks.
Ella yes, you should be ok. The only thing I would do different is when you assemble the whole 3 layers of cake, brush some simply syrup on the sponge cakes so they stay moist and don’t dry out.
Let me know how they come out!
Oh my goodness lady! What a beautiful, stunning cake! You are so talented. Thanks for entering Cake Club!
Thanks so much! Glad you like it!
What does the 8 mean after cream cheese?
Thanks!
sorry for the confusion! It’s 3 blocks of 8 oz cream cheese.
Thank you!
For the sugar in the cheesecake bit it says cup 3/4 as a measure – is that 1 and 3/4 cups or just 3/4 cup?
just 3/4 cup Sian. Sorry it wasn’t clear. I’ll fix it
I love this chocolate cheesecake. Its really looking so yummy and delicious. I really enjoy the reading for tasty recipe of cheesecake.
Thank you!
Would it be okay to assemble the cake a day early and leave in the fridge or should it be done the same day? Thanks
You can make it days before and assemble the same day